crooked

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He successfully lobbied for laws in the U.S., the U.K. and European Union that provide financial sanctions against crooked foreign officials and human rights violators.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Or, a trauma to the area—like my cyst removal or other injuries—could make your crack crooked.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

His exploits inspired Denzel Washington’s Oscar-winning turn as a crooked L.A. detective in the film “Training Day,” according to IMDb.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

In late August, a TikTok featuring an eccentric, over-the-top British man with a black bob and crooked teeth went viral.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

We rush by the bar to the scoop of crooked stairs.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin